A proposed climate fee on emission-intensive foods in Germany could reduce GHG emissions by 22.5% annually.

A study in Food Policy suggests a climate fee on food in Germany could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 22.5%, or over 15 million tonnes annually, mainly by raising prices on emission-intensive products like meat and dairy. This fee, around 200 euros per tonne GHG, would generate 8.2 billion euros, returned to consumers as a dividend, benefiting lower-income households. The measure aims to promote equity and sustainability in agriculture.

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